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xWhen cleaning the sensors with high-pressure or steam cleaning equip-
ment, spray the sensors briefly at a distance of no less than 10 cm.
Note
Contact a specialist workshop with any system faults. SEAT recommends
visiting a qualified workshop.
Parking using the park assist system
Fig. 153 Gap detected: Engage the reverse gear to park (parallel or nose/tail to the
kerb).
Preparing to park
xThe Traction control system (TCS) must be turned on Ÿpage 210.
xParallel parking: press the button at speeds up to 50 km/h once.
When the function is enabled, the button Ÿfig. 152 will light up.
xPerpendicular parking: press the button at speeds up to 50 km/h
twice. When the function is enabled, the button Ÿfig. 152 will light up.
xIf necessary, press the button once more to change parking mode.
xApply the turn signal indicator for the side on which a gap is to be
detected for parking. The instrument panel displays the side corresponding
to the road.
Parking
xParking parallel to the road: Drive next to the gap at a speed of no more
than 40 km/h and at a distance of between 0.5 m and 2 m.
Fig. 152 Detailed view of
the centre console: button
to switch the park assist
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xParking perpendicular to the road: Drive next to the gap at a speed of no
more than 20 km/h and at a distance of between 0.5 m and 2 m.
xThe best parking results will be achieved if you position the vehicle as
parallel as possible to the line of parked cars or the kerb.
xWhen a suitable parking place is displayed on the instrument panel, stop
and select reverse gear.
xFollow the instructions given on the instrument panel display
xThen, release the steering wheel when the warning signal sounds Ÿ:
The system will move the steering wheel! Observe the surrounding area.
xObserve the surrounding area and accelerate carefully at a maximum of
up to 7 km/h.
xThe park assist system is only responsible for moving the steering wheel
during the manoeuvre. The driver applies the accelerator, the clutch, the
gears and the brake.
xFollow the instructions given by the park assist system until the
manoeuvre is completed.
xThe park assist system steers the vehicle forwards and backwards until it
is in a straight position in the parking space.
xThe manoeuvre is complete when the corresponding indication is given
on the instrument panel display.
Stopping the parking manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre in the event of one of the
following:
xPress button .
xDriving faster than 7 km/h.
xThe driver moves the steering wheel.
xThe parking manoeuvre has not been completed after six minutes since
the park assist system was activated.
xA sliding door is opened. To restart the manoeuvre, close the sliding door
and press the button again.
xThere is a system malfunction (system temporarily unavailable).
xThe TCS system is switched off or the TCS or ESP is working.
WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly by itself when parking using the park
assist system. Placing your hand between the steering wheel spokes could
lead to injuries.
Note
The park assist system has its limitations. For example, it is not possible to
park on tight bends using the park assist system.
Note
Even if the park assist system recognises that there is not enough space for
parking the vehicle, the display screen on the instrument panel will still
display this place. In this case, the parking manoeuvre should not be
requested.
Note
Changing gears between forward and reverse gears before indicated (that is,
before the signal from the parking sensor system) the parking results may not
be ideal.
Note
For parallel parking (parallel to the road), a sound will tell the driver when
they must change from forward gears to reverse; the signal from the parking
sensor system does not indicate changes of direction.
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Note
The park assist can also be activated afterwards, if you pass close to a parallel
parking space at a maximum of 40 km an hour or close to be perpendicular
parking space at about 20 km an hour then press the button .
Note
The progress bar on the screen of the instrument panel shows a display of the
relative distance to be covered.
Note
When the Park Assist system is turning the steering wheel of the stopped
vehicle the symbol K is also displayed. Press on the brake pedal so that the
steering can turn with the vehicle at a standstill and thus reduce the number
of manoeuvres.
Note
A suitable parking space length is at least 1.1 m greater than the length of the
vehicle.
Note
If the results of the park assist system are not as good after changing the
wheels, the system must memorise the perimeter of the new wheels. This
process is performed automatically while the vehicle is in motion. To help this
process, turn slowly (at less than 20 km/h), e.g. in an empty car park.
Leaving a parking space using the Park Assist system
Driving off
xSwitch on the engine.
xPress button . When the function is enabled, the button Ÿpage 230,
fig. 152 will light up.
xApply the turn signal indicator for the side on which you want to leave the
parking space.
xSelect reverse gear.
xFollow the instructions given by the park assist system.
xWhen the next indication appears, release the steering wheel Ÿ in
“Parking using the park assist system” on page 230: The system will move
the steering wheel! Observe the surrounding area.
xObserve the surrounding area and accelerate carefully at a maximum of
up to 7 km/h.
xThe park assist system is only responsible for moving the steering wheel
during the manoeuvre. The driver applies the accelerator, the clutch, the
gears and the brake.
xWhen it is possible to leave the parking space, the Park Assist system will
stop. Take control of the steering and when traffic conditions permit, leave
the parking space.
Automatic stoppage of the manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre in the event of one of the
following:
xDriving faster than 7 km/h.
xThe driver moves the steering wheel.
xA sliding door is opened. To restart the manoeuvre, close the sliding door
and press the button again.
xThere is a system malfunction (system temporarily unavailable).
xThe TCS system is switched off or the TCS or ESP is working.
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WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly automatically when leaving a parking
space using the park assist system. Placing your hand between the
steering wheel spokes could lead to injuries.
Park Assist brake operation
The Park Assist system helps the driver by braking automatically. Automatic
braking does not relieve the driver of responsibility for controlling the accel-
erator, brake and clutch Ÿ.
Braking to avoid damage at excess speed
It is possible that the system operates the brakes to reduce excess speed. The
parking manoeuvre can then continue. The brakes will intervene during each
parking process.
Braking to minimise damage
When approaching an obstacle, the vehicle may brake automatically. In
certain circumstances (for example, storm, detection of ultrasounds, vehicle
status, load, inclination), the Park Assist system may stop the vehicle
completely before an object.
xPress the foot brake Ÿ!
Following the intervention of the brakes, the Park Assist will stop.
WARNING
Despite the assistance provided by the park assist system, do not run any
risks when parking. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
xAlways be ready to brake.
xAutomatic brake intervention will end after 1.5 seconds approximately.
Following automatic intervention of the brakes, stop the vehicle yourself.
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Rear Assist system*
Introduction
The camera fitted to the tailgate helps drivers during parking or reversing
manoeuvres. The camera image and certain orientation points generated by
the system are indicated on the factory-fitted radio or navigation system
screen.
Two types of location point (modes) can be selected:
xMode 1: reverse parking perpendicular to the road (e.g. in a car park).
xMode 2: reverse parking parallel to the curb.
The mode can be changed by pressing the button on the radio or navigation
system screen. Only the mode to which the points can be changed will be
displayed.
Additional information and warnings:
xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications Ÿpage 285
WARNING
Use of the camera to calculate the distance from obstacles (people, vehi-
cles, etc.) is inaccurate and may cause accidents and severe injuries.
xThe camera lens expands and distorts the field of vision and displays
the objects on the screen in a different, vague manner.
xSome objects may not be displayed or may not be very clear (e.g. very
thin posts or fences), due to the resolution of the monitor or if the light is
dim.
xThe camera has blind spots in which obstacles and people are not regis-
tered.
xKeep the camera lens clean and clear of snow and ice. Do not cover it.
WARNING
The intelligent technology in the rear assist system cannot change the
limits imposed by the laws of physics and by the system itself. Careless or
uncontrolled use of the rear assist system may result in severe injuries and
accidents. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
xAdjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
xAlways keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and always look
towards where you are parking. The display shows the path of the rear end
of the vehicle using the current steering angle. The front of the vehicle
turns more in comparison with the rear.
xDo not be distracted from the traffic when looking at the screen.
xAlways observe the area around the vehicle, as the cameras do not
always detect children, animals or objects.
xThe system might not show all areas clearly.
xOnly use the rear assist system when the tailgate is completely closed.
Caution
xThe camera only displays 2D images on the screen. Due to the lack of
depth, it might be difficult or impossible to recognise protruding objects or
cracks in the road.
xThe cameras may not always be able to detect objects such as thin rails,
fences, posts and trees, etc. This could result in damage to your car.

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User instructions
Function buttons on the screen:
y display the menu; … hide the menu.
O Turning off the reversing camera imagesDisplay help. The help list explains the surfaces and lines on the camera
image. Press
E to exit help.
Mute the sound.
Adjust the display: brightness, contrast, colour.
Switching on the orientation points for rear parking perpendicular to the
road (mode 1).
Displaying the optical parking system.
Fig. 154 On the boot lid:
location of the rear assist
camera.
Fig. 155 Rear assist
display: mode 2
connected.
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A2
FunctionOperations in vehicles with
no optical parking system
(OPS)Operations in vehicles with
the optical parking system
(OPS)
Switching the
display on auto-
matically:select reverse gear with the ignition switched on or the
engine running. Mode 1 will be displayed.
Switching the
display off man-
ually:
Press a button to select the area on the radio or the navi-
gation system ŸBooklet “Radio” or ŸBooklet “Naviga-
tion system”.
ALTERNATIVELY: Press the button on the screen.
ALTERNATIVELY: After switching off the ignition, the rear
assist image remains on the screen for a short period.
Press button .
Switching off
the display by
disengaging
reverse gear:The image will switch off
after around 10 seconds.The OPS display will imme-
diately be shown.
Switching off
the display by
driving for-
wards:Drive forwards at more than
approx. 15 km/h.Drive forwards at more than
approx. 10 km/h.
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Things to note
Cleaning the camera lens
Keep the camera lens clean and clear of snow and ice:xMoisten the lens using a commercially available, alcohol-based glass
cleaning agent and clean the lens with a dry cloth Ÿ.
xRemove snow using a small brush.
xUse de-icing spray to remove any ice Ÿ.
Caution
xNever use abrasive cleaners to clean the camera lens.
xNever remove snow or ice from the camera lens using warm or hot water.
This could damage the lens.
Note
SEAT recommends that you practise parking with the rear assist system in a
quiet location or in a car park to become familiar with the system, including
the orientation lines and their function.
Note
The orientation lines will not be displayed on the screen if the tailgate is open
or the factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically connected to a trailer.
1) Do not use the rear assist system in the following cases:
– If there is a fault in the dynamic chassis control (DCC).
– If the image displayed is not very clear or reliable (low visibility or dirty
lens).
– If the space behind the vehicle cannot be clearly or completely recog-
nised.
- If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.
– If the driver is not familiar with the system.
– If the tailgate is open.
- If the position and installation angle of the camera have been changed,
e.g. in a rear-end collision. Have a specialist workshop check the system.
2) Optical illusions of the camera (examples)
The rear assist camera produces two-dimensional images. Any cracks in or
objects protruding from the ground or from other vehicles are more difficult
to spot or cannot be seen due to a lack of depth in the image displayed.
Objects or other vehicles may seem to be closer or further away than what
they really are:
– On changing from a flat surface to a slope or gradient.
– On changing from a slope or gradient to a flat surface.
- If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.
– On approaching protruding objects. These objects may be outside the
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Parking perpendicular to the road (mode 1)
Summary of the orientation points
Meaning of orientation lines displayed on the screen Ÿfig. 156. All of the
lengths of the orientation lines use a vehicle located on a horizontal surface
as reference.
Red Safety distance: road area located up to around 40 cm behind the
vehicle.
Green: prolongation of the rear of the vehicle (somewhat enlarged). The
area displayed green ends around two metres behind the vehicle, on the
road.
Yellow: prolongation of the rear of the vehicle as the steering wheel
turns. The area displayed yellow ends around three metres behind the
vehicle, on the road.
Parking the vehicle
xStop the vehicle in front of a space and select reverse gear.
xReverse slowly and turn the steering wheel so that the yellow orientation
lines guide you towards the space Ÿfig. 156 .
xAlign the vehicle straight in the parking place using the help of the green
orientation lines.
Parking parallel to the road (mode 2)
After applying the turn signal indicator, the lines and surfaces not required
are deleted.
Summary of the orientation points
Meaning of orientation lines and surfaces displayed on the screen
Ÿfig. 157. All of the lengths of the orientation lines use a vehicle located on
a horizontal surface as reference.
Safety distance: road area located up to around 40 cm behind the
vehicle.
Vehicle side limit.
Fig. 156 Display: orienta-
tion lines for the parking
space behind the vehicle.
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Fig. 157 Display: orienta-
tion lines and surfaces for
the space behind the
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Turning point when parking. When the yellow line touches the curb or
another limit of the parking space, the point for changing direction
(magnifying glass) will have been reached.
Free space required to park the vehicle parallel. The surface displayed
must completely fit in the space.
Possible vehicle parked next to the curb.
Parking the vehicle
xStop the vehicle 1 m away parallel to the parking space and select reverse
gear.
xSwitch on mode 2 on the navigation system screen for parallel parking.
xSlowly reverse and turn the steering wheel so that the surface displayed
yellow on the screen stops in front of any obstacles (e.g. another vehicle).
xTurn the steering wheel fully towards the space and reverse slowly.
xWhen the yellow line touches the side limit of the space, e.g. the
border or curb (magnifying glass), turn the steering wheel fully in the oppo-
site direction.
xContinue reversing until the vehicle is inside the space, parallel to the
road. Correct the position if necessary.
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Cruise control system* (CCS)
Introduction
The cruise control system (CCS) is able to maintain the set speed when
driving forwards from approx. 20 km/h (12 mph).
The CCS only slows down by reducing the accelerator but not by braking.
Ÿ.
Additional information and warnings:
xChanging gear Ÿpage 201
xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications Ÿpage 285
WARNING
Use of the cruise control could cause accidents and severe injuries if it is
not possible to drive at a constant speed maintaining the safety distance.
xDo not use the CCS in heavy traffic, if the distance from the vehicle in
front is insufficient, on steep roads, with several bends or in slippery
circumstances (snow, ice, rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.
xNever use the CCS when driving off-road or on unpaved roads.
xAlways adapt your speed and the distance to the vehicles ahead in line
with visibility, weather conditions, the condition of the road and the traffic
situation.
xTo avoid unexpected operation of the cruise control system, turn it off
every time you finish using it.
xIt is dangerous to use a set speed which is too high for the prevailing
road, traffic or weather conditions.
xWhen travelling down hills, the CCS cannot maintain a constant speed.
The vehicle tends to accelerate under its own weight. Select a lower gear or
use the foot brake to slow the vehicle.